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A pressure washer can take the hard work out of a whole host of cleaning tasks by simply blasting out a jet of water to knock the dirt off any surface. Pressure washers use significantly less water than most garden hoses and can actually make cleaning pretty fun. There are all kinds of tasks that could be simplified by using a pressure washer but some of the most common things they can help with are below:

Buying guides

A lawnmower is an essential garden tool to help keep your lawn looking good all year round. But with so many options to choose from and so much technical talk, finding the right one can be challenging.

That's why we're here to help. We'll take you through the different types of lawnmower available, the power sources on offer and all the features to look out for to make mowing your lawn as easy and simple as possible. So whether you have a small patch of grass or a whole field to take care of, we've got the right lawnmower for you.

Before you begin

A few questions about how you’ll be using your mower can help narrow down your shopping options to find the perfect one.

How large is the lawn?

Smaller spaces are better suited to compact, lightweight mowers. While larger gardens need a more durable and robust lawnmower with greater power and a larger cutting width. The cutting width is the size of the blade – the wider the blade, the wider the strip of grass it will cut. Look out for innovative features that will help make even the toughest mowing job simple.

Where will the lawnmower be stored?

Think about garden access and storage. Do you need to pass through gates to mow your back and front gardens? If so, be sure to measure these in advance of buying to avoid getting a model too big to fit through the doors. Consider storage – make sure you can get it into your shed or garage, as well as having enough space to keep it out of the way.

How close is the lawn to a power source?

A power source close to your lawn gives you more options when it comes to your choice of lawnmower. However, don’t fret if your garden is very large or your lawn is away from the power source – we have a wide range of mowers to suit every situation and size of garden.

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Purplekath from
Good reliable workhorseThis has been a god send in our new garden, totally overgrown and lots of trees needing attention, a spare chain is a must though!

Date published: 2018-01-23

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Anonymous from
Excellent value for moneyI am delighted with this product. I have previously had 2 Stihl chainsaws which gave nothing but trouble. The latest one cost more than 6 times as much and the chain supplied, quickly went blunt, the saw overheated and I am still having arguments with Stihl about whose fault this was since it went wrong under guarantee. This Chinese made product I now have starts every time first pull on the cord, runs smoothly and has a great appetite for work - I look after a SSSI wood nature reserve. An excellently engineered product, unlike the made in Germany that I had before

Date published: 2017-12-30

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morety from
Because I had toCould'nt resist this after reading previous reviews. My brand name saw retired so needed a replacement. Bought this one for the cost of repairing my old one.Absolutely delighted, finished the job I was half way through with no hesitation. Easy assembly and straight to work.

Date published: 2017-10-31

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Big ted62 from
Forget sthilI've been cutting up railway sleepers for the last week along with lads who have sthil saw and this out does them in every way easy start great cutting and uses little oil , excellent buy for money.

Date published: 2017-09-20

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Englishman in England from
Great little chainsawGreat little chainsaw for the DIY-ER at home. Easy starter & light enough to handle up a ladder. It may not be much good for those intending to chop down a forest but for those looking for a cheap handy solution for the garden it's "happy days!".

Date published: 2017-08-05

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Medicman1 from
Handy chainsawLightweight easy to use, starts with ease. This is my third chainsaw, the best so far.

Date published: 2017-05-16

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Grantus from
Cracking saw!!Ordered this at 6:45pm and it was here at 11:00 the next day. Easy to assemble, cuts through oak like a hot knife through butter, I earnt my money back after half a day of use. Hardly any kick-back, pulls first time, and cuts really nice. I can honestly say I will think twice before spending 500 quid on a sthil chainsaw again. I dont know what other people are doing with this saw in order for them to have the problems they are having, they must be ripping it around like crazy. Let the saw do the work, keep the oil topped up and the chain sharp and treat it well and theres no reason anyone should have an issue with it. Well done B&Q!

Date published: 2017-01-20

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Brodie 6 from
Great ToolI bought this several weeks ago to cut logs for over the winter. Previously I've been doing this by hand! This little chain saw is excellent for the job, easy to use and has good safety features. Very portable device robust.